Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Type of role: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist electrical input across projects and proposals Draft, review, and approve engineering documents Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates Deliver electrical outputs to schedule, budget, and client expectations Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and client requirements Prepare specifications and requisitions for HV/LV switchboards, transformers, and UPS systems Apply CE marking compliance across ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, and EMC Work to nuclear plant installation requirements throughout

Requirements

Extensive electrical engineering experience in the nuclear sector Strong knowledge of design, installation standards, and UK legislation Skilled in CE marking compliance - ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, EMC Security cleared, or eligible for clearance Solid grounding in risk management, HSE, and regulatory compliance Degree-qualified in Electrical or Control Engineering Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional registration

Benefits

Hybrid working with just 2 days per week office-based Long-term, secure pipeline across nuclear, water, and hydrogen sectors Genuine technical authority and mentoring remit Specialist nuclear exposure at a Principal level